1 4 21 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 4, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city's website at
www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at
www.faceboo k. com/cityofd ubuq ue.
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Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Ca' anagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
SVnk;'City Manager Van I�'lilligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of -conducting a work session on the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly
Update.
WORK SESSION
- COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -
facing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Community COVID-19 Update & Response: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist and Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
2. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations,, 6',5 Pm'
3. United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, President/CEO`-(k'-b� ° J
4. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO'.6o11 po
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There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 4, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city's website at
www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at
www.facebook.co /cityofdubuque.
Present: Ma r Buol• Council Members Cavina h Jo�ies L t�ch Renick Ro'Gssell
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Sp76k; City Manager Pan Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent:
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose -.of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)-
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2021)
On behalf of the Tri-State Coalition against Human Trafficking.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings.of 12/17, 12/21; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees of 12/17.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Shelley Atchison for personal. injury; John Davis for vehicle damage; Keith Dolan Jr. for
vehicle damage; Jeffrey Lastfor personal injury; Kevin and Sue Leute for property
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Shelley Atchison
for personal injury; John Davis for vehicle damage; Keith Dolan Jr. for vehicle damage;
Jeffrey Last for personal injury; Kevin and Sue Leute for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make
certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance
with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Montana House, LLC to redevelop property at 245 West 1st Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Second Amendment to Grant Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Montana House, LLC for rehabilitation of 245 West
1 st Street to provide an additional $5,000 in grant funding.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Montana House, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Acceptance of Subdivision improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the
developer, E.K.M. LLC, has recently completed in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision,
except for storm water detention facilities.
RESOLUTION Accepting public. improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 5A in Dubuque Industrial Center South First
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Vacating Petition (Simmons Pet Food
Inc. Development Agreement)
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 5A of Dubuque +
Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Resolution approving Plat of proposed vacated portion of Flexsteel Way,
- - In the idly VI Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot iJA of Uuullylle IIIUI.ISL1iQl i^.elltel SVulll - f
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Signed Contract(s)
Iowa Economic Development Authority AmeriCorps Partners in Learning CARES
Recovery Fund Grant Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience Grant
Application
City Manager recommending approval of a $10,000 grant application and funding
request to the National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience grant
program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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10.Letter.of Support for Phase 1-B Vaccination of Iowa Drinking Water and
Wastewater Utility Workers
City Manager providing a copy of a letter of support on behalf of the City of Dubuque to
Kelly Garcia Iowa Department of Public Health Interim Director, regarding the City's
support of recommendations classifying drinking water and wastewater utility workers
as "essential workers".
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Iowa Arts :and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for Five Flags Civic
Center Theater
City Manager transmitting information that the Five Flags Civic Center Theater was
awarded a $58,000 Iowa Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for PPE and
COVID-related expenses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12. January 2021 Utility Bill Insert on COVID-19 Assistance
City Manager providing a copy of the January 2021 utility bill public information insert on
COVID-19 Assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Flexsteel Way between Lots 4 and 5 in Dubuque
Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating
Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc. Development Agreement) January 19, 2021
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 19, 2021, for the
vacation of right of way property described as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center
South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 19, 2021
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BOARDSICOMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments. Appointments to the following commissions to
be made at this meeting.
1. Human Rights Commission (Appointment)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Expiring term of McCarthy)
Applicant: Kathy McCarthy, 3491 Waller St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 2 Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing on approval of the plans, specifications,
form of contract and the estimated cost of $291,210 for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic
Collaboration —Phase 2 Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
City Clerk recommending that the City Council review their appointments to various
boards and commissions for any changes in membership for the 2021 Calendar Year
terms.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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2. 2021 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque 2021 State Legislative
Priorities to be presented to legislators.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Request for Work Sessions - Sustainable Dubuque
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule quarterly Sustainable Dubuque
work sessions for the following dates:
1. Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
2. Monday, May 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
4. Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION @ ! ah Q p.m.
Pending Litigation - Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa
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lo5 Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna
Brumwell.
Reconvene in open session @ s (.y p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ 7 ', 17 1 p.m.
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TO: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose
of conducting a work session the COVID-19 pandemic update.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
TO: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose
of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 2-4
CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT
Meeting Date: January 4, 2021
For the record, the attorney the City Council will consult with on the issues to be
discussed in the closed session is:
City Attorney Crenna Brumwell